Recent progress in thermal energy storage materials

doi:10.3969/j.issn.2095-4239.2015.02.001

Abstract

Abstract: This article reviews the latest progress in thermal storage material research. It focuses on phase-change thermal storage materials covering the organic, molten salt and alloy and composites. Discussion is made on materials composition, preparation process and characteristics of the thermal storage materials. It is concluded nano-and micro-structured composite materials should play a significant role in the future phase change materials research and development.

Key words: thermal energy storage material, thermal energy storage, energy saving

CLC Number:

TK02

LENG Guanghui, LAN Zhipeng, GE Zhiwei, QIN Yue, JIANG Zhu, YE Feng, DING Yulong. Recent progress in thermal energy storage materials[J]. Energy Storage Science and Technology, 2015, 4(2): 119-130.

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